The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the heat rise on

than she expected. Most likely because this

be her who initiated.

their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually coming

actions were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

her arm while her other

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Ryan's screen as his fingers danced

to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly

front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with

up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate

head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten

"Got it."

shut off

a pen from the side of his desk and

able

to time. They were

their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to maintain the

came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with

the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein

this mission complete, we can

pen on the table and

then blankly stared

job sure is

Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient as Smallsnake

role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at his

not think

tighten whenever he

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on

was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every

again did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It

are going to another planet in two days' time. I

times as heavy silence fell upon

calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't

of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

his rough breathing, and even then,

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

message. One that only contained a single word. And one

from his seat

resting both of his hands on the desk to support his

on, I need to move

***

"We're here."

my

while breathing

'Here I am.'

here. Honestly, everything felt

quite put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't

felt like it was eating away at

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